Call for Proposals for African Radio Engagement Initiatives

Lisez ceci en français.

The Pulitzer Center is calling for local media or radio outlets in East, Southern, and West Africa to submit proposals for participatory radio programs inspired by Pulitzer Center-supported stories.

The Pulitzer Center is calling for local media or radio outlets in East, Southern, and West Africa to submit their proposals to implement participatory radio programs inspired by Pulitzer Center-supported stories. Initiatives are designed to engage communities and amplify Pulitzer Center-supported journalism on the intersection of climate and labor.

Main topic breakdowns include labor rights and conditions, livelihoods, climate justice, and the need for adaptation of labor regulations in response to climate change and its impacts on communities.

Image

Proposals should inspire informed action and policy dialogue, engage and motivate communities to become active participants in the information ecosystem, and extend outreach to suburban and grassroots communities.

Partners will design and host participatory radio programs or podcasts based on Pulitzer Center-supported stories. These programs will provide communities with a platform to interact directly with decision-makers, share perspectives, and deepen engagement on the issues that matter most. We are looking for local media or radio outlets and media organizations.

By working with organizations that have strong local networks and proven capacity to engage youth, the Pulitzer Center ensures that outreach efforts remain locally led, contextually relevant, and sustainable. Radio engagement initiatives will not only amplify journalism in innovative formats, but will also help bridge urban and rural audiences, fostering more inclusive and informed dialogue.

How to apply

• Deadline for applications: April 15, 2026
• Implementation period: June 1-August 30, 2026
• Deliverables submission: September 15, 2026

Interested local media or radio outlets are invited to apply through the online application form.

Guidelines on eligibility and procedures

The Call for Proposals accepts applications in English and French. Please click here to read the guidelines for detailed information on eligibility and procedures.

'Ask Me Anything' session

We invite interested local media or radio outlets to an “Ask Me Anything” session in English, with automated French translation, on March 20, 2026. Click here to register. 

For inquiries about the radio engagement initiatives, please contact [email protected] with the subject line “Radio Engagement Initiatives – [Your organization’s name].”